I am not allowed to talk
Because you were a stranger
You are encroaching
Because you are interesting
It makes it ten times worse
If you were rich
You would be highly suspect
But being poor
Makes you slightly sketchy
Because you are pretty
Our conversation ends here
There will be no business card exchange
Because we met randomly
This was not trade related
We are fields that intersect
And that is enough
To drive things south
Because you are pretty
We should cut this short
People will begin to call it flirting
Or an emotional transgression
On my part
You are safe
But also a little muddied
Because I am clearly wearing a ring
Because you are pretty
There is no such thing as polite
This is taboo
And against all better judgment
Even the ugly girl behind the counter
Is wondering what we were thinking
This is a retail store
Not a bar
Because you are pretty
I will think about how this would go down if you weren't
You would have my business card
And we would perhaps be discussing a project soon
We could have some professional fun
And maybe even an after work drink
Because there would be no shame
When someone I knew
Saw me in a window
Sipping a cocktail with a plain woman
Because you are pretty
I will never see you again
We will never cross paths knowingly
We will only work together by coincidence
And even then it will seem less coincidental
And more like fate
Beating me down
Because you are pretty
You should hang out with pretty people
They understand your woes
They can help you succeed
They can talk you through this
Help you navigate your way
Through only pretty things
I, my dear, must remain limited
By my charm and character
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5.31.11
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